Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How can a ratio be written?

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What does the ratio 4:5 mean?

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It means for every 4 of one quantity, there are 5 of another quantity.

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If there are 4 monkeys and 5 bananas, what is the ratio of monkeys to bananas?

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The ratio of monkeys to bananas is 4:5.

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What is the ratio of hearts to total shapes if there are 6 hearts and 10 shapes?

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The ratio of hearts to total shapes is 6:10.

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What is the ratio of circles to stars if there are 2 circles and 1 star?

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The ratio of circles to stars is 2:1.

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What is the ratio of red circles to total circles if there are 5 red circles and 10 total circles?

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The ratio of red circles to total circles is 5:10.

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3=4 is NOT a way to write a ratio.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 8:12?

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The simplest form of the ratio 8:12 is 2:3.